Douglas Laing appoints Danny Maclennan as finance director

Scotch whisky firm Douglas Laing has appointed Danny Maclennan, formerly of Brewdog and William Grant & Sons, as finance director.

Mr Maclennan replaces Alick Bisset, who remains on the board as a non-executive director.

Mr Maclennan, whose key remit is “to head up the finance function and play an integral part in various strategic projects”, told The Scotsman that the firm has “a raft of exciting plans, which I am looking forward to playing a key role in crystallising”.

MD Fred Laing added: “As we continue to put in place an exciting future for Douglas Laing, we are delighted to have Danny join our growing team as finance director.”